How did they build such extravagant buildings and pyramids in ancient times? Tell me what you think they did! I would love to have that conversation with you.
Fluid Pressure and Forces
Wow! This is a great place to begin your search.
You'll find links to sites for every facet of science.
Inquiry based learning is answering questions through research! Do you want to try it? Go to the website below for some terrific ideas. virtual science challenge! What IF?
Here's a great place to start! Find a scientist. They are listed by category: Inventors, Biologists, Astronauts, Chemists, and on and on and on.
Step one: Define the information problem - What do I need to know? Step two: Identify sources that may be helpful - Where can I find that kind of information? Step three - Locate the best sources - Should I use an encyclopedia from the CPS database? Step four: Read, engage myself in the materials, take notes and cite my sources - Should I use a WORD document or paper? Step five: Determine in what format the material should be presented - Should I type it on a word document? Should I add pictures? Step six: Critically review the project - Is everything just perfect?
Reflective/ Discussion Questions
1. What are the benefits of cloning?
2. What are the risks? Who does it harm?
3. If scientists found ways to repair chromosomal damage should it be done?
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
How Loud is Too Loud?
The Most Dangerous Animals in the World
Science Resource Binder
Science WOW!
Looking for a project or just want something fun to do? Check inside this binder!
'Polar Vortex' Pushes Subzero Temps into Midwest; Big Freeze on Tap for South, East
Weather Extreme videoFreezing an egg demonstrates how quickly exposed skin can freeze. FROSTBITE is serious. Keep your skin covered!
freezing the egg video
Mapping the frigid temperatures - Look at this!
US national weather-forecast-maps high temps for January 6, 2014
Famous Bridges
Select abridge and do some research.
Use the Big6 model to complete the project.
Where is the bridge located?
What type of bridge is it?
Who designed the bridge?
What makes the bridge unique or special?
When was the bridge built?
Why was this bridge constructed and has its purpose changed since it was in the idea stages?
How is the bridge used? (Cars, foot traffic, etc.)
Watch these fabulous movie clips on the Golden Gate Bridge
movie-talk - hollywood-attacks-golden-gate-bridge-and more
Current Events in the News
Penguin watch - WOW! This is really spectacular!
Why would a penguin eat sand?
Levers and Pulleys
Here is your all inclusive website for levers and pulleys (FOSS). WOW!!!Levers and Pulleys
Here is the glossary you will need to navigate your way through the unit.
Inventors Toolbox
How did they build such extravagant buildings and pyramids in ancient times?
Tell me what you think they did! I would love to have that conversation with you.
Fluid Pressure and Forces
Wow! This is a great place to begin your search.
You'll find links to sites for every facet of science.
science and technology concepts middle school
Here are a few terrific sites about the human body.
Inner body
kids konnect-human-body
Try these fun interactive sites!
Name the bones of the skeletal system
Name the bones - speed test
learn about genetics click and clone
perform a virtual autopsy
virtual laboratory frog dissection
exploratorium cow eye dissection
science kids
Power Kids Life SIcience pkls4you
What do you think about?
Inquiry based learning is answering questions through research! Do you want to try it? Go to the website below for some terrific ideas.virtual science challenge! What IF?
Body and Mind
Here's the assignment:
You are stranded on a desert island.
How will you survive?
Make sure you look at these handy S.O.S tips!
handy survival tips SOS Facts
Acids and Bases: Awesome!
Scientist Biography Project
Here's a great place to start! Find a scientist. They are listed by category: Inventors, Biologists, Astronauts, Chemists, and on and on and on.
Step one: Define the information problem - What do I need to know?
Step two: Identify sources that may be helpful - Where can I find that kind of information?
Step three - Locate the best sources - Should I use an encyclopedia from the CPS database?
Step four: Read, engage myself in the materials, take notes and cite my sources - Should I use a WORD document or paper?
Step five: Determine in what format the material should be presented - Should I type it on a word document? Should I add pictures?
Step six: Critically review the project - Is everything just perfect?
Library of Databases
7th grade
List of chemists
Here's and AutoSummarization Tutorial That may help you with your reportOUTER SPACE: Astronomy
planets and space assignment.doc
GoAnimate.com: NASA self propagating high temperature synthesis by sharonshelhamer
Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!
The Moon and so Much More
Genetics
Visit Wordle for the vocabulary word splash about genetics.http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/3024703/genetics
Click & Clone Assignment
Students may work individually or in pairs. This is an excellent interactive tutorial about cloning.Each student will then write a summary of what cloning is, tell the steps in the process including the materials needed for cloning, and state several reasons why cloning is being done.
Websites:
1. Go to Google.
2. Enter “click and clone” on the search bar.
3. Click on the website which appears and begin.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/cloning/clickandclone/
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/cloning/clickandclone/
Do you want to learn more?
1. http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/cloning/
2. http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/cloning.shtml#whatis
3. http://www.ology.amnh.org/genetics/cloning/index.html
Compose a well written document including a definition, steps in the process, and reasoning for the research.
Reflective/ Discussion Questions
1. What are the benefits of cloning?
2. What are the risks? Who does it harm?
3. If scientists found ways to repair chromosomal damage should it be done?
What are the ethical issues involved in these genetic topics?
designer babies - selective breeding of animals - genetically engineered crops - cloning